And Baby Makes Two

A Single Mother Story

What does a single, working woman have to go through to have a child of her own, without a husband, boyfriend or lover? Following a group of eight New York City women for over two years, And Baby Makes Two tells their provocative and emotionally loaded story; a story of women who, earlier in life, had taken every precaution to prevent pregnancy, and who now actively pursue it - without the help of a partner. What emerges is a complex, emotional and courageous portrait of women determined to become mothers.

"Beautiful and very well made - as a man, I was astounded to find myself so totally engaged by motherhood." -Albert Maysles, Director of Grey Gardens & Gimme Shelter "Compassionate, humorous - a warm- hearted group portrait."-The New York Times

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